There Was a Crooked Man
Lyrics (J.W. Elliott, 1842) There was a crooked man, and he walked a crooked mile.He found a crooked sixpence upon a crooked stile.He bought a crooked cat, which caught a crooked mouse,And they all lived together in a little crooked ...
Cherries Ripe
Lyrics (Folk song) Cherries ripe, cherries ripe,Who will buy my cherries ripe?Berries red, berries red,Who will buy my berries red?Ripe and rosy cherries,Fresh and fragrant berries.Buy and eat, all so sweet,Berries red! Cherries ripe!Very fresh and very sweet!Very fresh and ...
If All the World Were Paper
Lyrics (Folk song) If all the world were paperIf all the seas were inkIf all the treesWere bread and cheeseWhat would we do for drink? See also Subject: silly Harmony: chords I, ii, II, IV, V Meter: 6/8 Source: The ...
Our Flag is There
Lyrics (American folk song) 1. Our flag is there, our flag is there. We’ll greet it with three loud huzzahs.Our flag is there, our flag is there. Behold the glorious stripes and stars.Stout hearts have fought for that bright flag.Strong ...
Sing a Song at Twilight
Lyrics (J.L.Molloy 1837-1909) Sing a song at twilight when the lights are low.And the flickering shadows softly come and go.Whippoorwill’s a singing, robin’s in his nest.May our song at twilight lull you to rest,Lull you to rest. See also Type: ...
Evening Prayer
Lyrics (from the opera Hansel and Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck, 1892) When I lay me down to sleep,Angels guard o’er me doth keep.Two on watch are staying,Two are softly praying.Two to guard my right hand,Two to guard my left stand.Two ...
Knock the Cymbals
Version 1 Lyrics (American folk song) 1. Knock the cymbals, do oh do (repeat twice)O law, Susie gal. 2. Balance to the first… 3. Left hand crossed… 4. Right hand back… 5. All promenade… Dance Formation – Students stand in ...
Merrily Merrily Sing
Lyrics (Folk song) 1. Improve the passing hours, For time is on the wing.Sip honey from the flowers, And merrily, merrily sing.All folly ends in sadness, For trouble it will bring.But wisdom leads to gladness So merrily, merrily sing. 2. ...
Rowing
Lyrics (Unknown, publ. 1918) Yo ho! Our boat is ridingO’er waters smooth ’tis gliding.Oh hear the wave-lets rippling.Cool blows the gentle breeze,Soft the shadows of the trees.Light breezes blow, Calm waters flow,Swift oars are rowing, rowing free.So singing low, onward ...
In Some Lady’s Garden
Lyrics (Folk song) 1. O somebody come and let me out of here.I’m in some lady’s garden.I’ll roll like a log if you let me out of here.I’m in some lady’s garden. 2. O somebody come and let me out ...